Who applies for Project 55 fellowships?The Project 55 applicant pool is comprised of graduating seniors and recent graduates of Princeton University who represent a variety of majors, interests, skills, and experiences. In recent years, approximately 12% – 15%of the senior class has applied for a Project 55 Fellowship, and each applicant is screened by our staff and alumni before being referred to our partner organizations for a final interview. In general, our applicants are energetic, thoughtful, and highly capable young people who are prepared to engage with social issues while learning from and contributing to our partners.

What is the required stipend amount to host a fellow?Fellowship stipends are provided by our partner organizations, and we have set minimum requirements for each of our fellowship locations based on cost of living, comparable entry-level salaries, and the quality of our fellows. Stipends for the 2019-20 year are finalized and can be found here.

Can I pay more than the stipend that the fellowship programs specify?

Absolutely. Many partner organizations do pay more, but you are not required to.

My organization would like to recruit a fellow, but we cannot yet guarantee funding for the position. May I still submit a position description?Yes. We will not ask you to confirm the availability of funds until the middle of January. If you still do not know about funding, or if you learn that you cannot afford a fellow after the January deadline, we will not refer applicants to your organization.

Do we need to provide the fellow with housing?No. Fellows must find their own housing. However, some partner organizations do provide access to housing or reduced rents.

What do I do if there is a challenge with my fellow?Partner organizations rarely experience problems with their fellows; however, AlumniCorps staff is prepared to support partner organizations and fellows as needed. Partner organizations should always contact the AlumniCorps Partnership Manager if there is problem. The Partnership Manager will coordinate with partner organization staff, local alumni, and the fellow’s mentor to help resolve any problems.

Can the fellow be hired for an additional year?Yes, and it is not uncommon. After the first year, fellows and employers negotiate terms of employment independently of Princeton AlumniCorps.

My organization has a number of projects the fellow could take on. How do I chose which project to include in the position description?When writing the position description, you should briefly detail the various projects a fellow could work on and indicate that the project will be chosen based on the fellow’s skills and interests as well as the needs of your organization. You may also change and review your position description(s) before the January deadline.